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EU Referendum Q&A being held in Thatcham today (Friday)

EU Referendum Q&A being held in Thatcham today (Friday)

Local 'IN' politicians to present their case THATCHAM residents can hear the case for remaining in the EU today (Friday). With only three weeks until…


Plans for new Bucklebury village hall submitted

Plans for new Bucklebury village hall submitted

State-of-the art new building would replace Victory Room if approved BUCKLEBURY Parish Council has submitted plans to build a new state-of-the-art village…


Stockwell Strangler alleged to have been moved to West Berkshire

Stockwell Strangler alleged to have been moved to West Berkshire

Reassurance over security from Thornford Park RESIDENTS have been urged to trust security at Thornford Park Hospital following reports that the notorious…


"We want football not flats"

"We want football not flats"

Hundreds turn up to support Newbury FC in its battle to save Faraday Road “WE want football, not flats.” That was the message from the hundreds…


Woodspeen owner teaches young foster care leavers lifeskills

Woodspeen owner teaches young foster care leavers lifeskills

Youngsters from Newbury-based charity attend cooking classes MICHELIN star chef John Campbell showed a group of youngsters that you don’t need expensive…


July return for richer races

July return for richer races

International field strengthened for Annual Arabian day NEWBURY Racecourse will be hosting a richer than ever Dubai International Race Day as the climax…


Scurrilous shenanigans at the Newbury Spring Show

Scurrilous shenanigans at the Newbury Spring Show

A humorous short story by Martin Strike, from Newbury The sun rose to herald the start of a beautiful spring day. The snows and winds of winter seemed…


Countdown to Royal County of Berkshire Show

Countdown to Royal County of Berkshire Show

West Berkshire to showcase its produce THE countdown to the Royal County of Berkshire Show has begun. The Newbury and District Agricultural Society’s…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, residents living close to Thornford Park will have to trust security, following reports that the ‘Stockwell…


Lollipop man says goodbye for the last time

Lollipop man says goodbye for the last time

Popular Rodney Bracey made redundant after council cuts HE has greeted parents with a friendly smile and helped children safely cross the road to school…


Woman who threw out ex boyfriend ends up in court

Woman who threw out ex boyfriend ends up in court

Defendant used 'all her force' A WOMAN who literally threw her ex-boyfriend out her door has ended up in court charged with assault. West Berkshire Magistrates’…


Blues make an Abbey start

Blues make an Abbey start

Royal Wootton Bassett the first visitors in new rugby season NEWBURY BLUES will kick off their forthcoming season in South West One East with a Berkshire…


Dog rescued from smoking car at Northcroft Leisure Centre

Dog rescued from smoking car at Northcroft Leisure Centre

Blaze breaks out in vehicle parked outside Newbury sports and leisure building A DOG was rescued from a smoking car outside Northcroft Leisure Centre…


Hungerford Marina: work due to start in 2018

Hungerford Marina: work due to start in 2018

Delays confirmed BUILDING on the long-awaited Hungerford Marina project is unlikely to begin before 2018. After years of false starts, a spokesman for…


Issues still surround Sandleford application

Issues still surround Sandleford application

Council still has a number of concerns - including access and traffic A CLOUD of uncertainty is still looming over the Sandleford Park planning…


Newbury Emporium officially opens

Newbury Emporium officially opens

Civic dignitaries attend event NEWBURY Emporium, a centre with more than 30 antique dealers and specialists in Bartholomew Street, has been officially…


Newbury Rotary Club bestows highest accolade

Newbury Rotary Club bestows highest accolade

Champion of local Parkinson's sufferers receives fellowship A CHAMPION of local Parkinson’s sufferers has received Newbury Rotary Club’s highest…


Shoplifter re-arrested hours after prison release

Shoplifter re-arrested hours after prison release

Out of jail....back into court IT did not take long for a prolific Newbury shoplifter to go back to his old ways after being released from prison. In…


Thatcham teacher takes on charity ride for pupil's cause

Thatcham teacher takes on charity ride for pupil's cause

Kennet School's Dr West joins A Million Hugs for Holly A KENNET School teacher is set for a grueling charity bike ride during the summer holidays in aid…


Warning to Goldwell Park visitors after drug users' needles found

Warning to Goldwell Park visitors after drug users' needles found

Discovery at suspected arson bank holiday Monday FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to users of Goldwell Park in Newbury, after discovering a large…


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